Introduction: A Heart Begun in Love
When you meet Josh and Anna Dunagan — whether in conversation over coffee or reading their story online — the first thing you sense is warmth. Their journey with Gospel Projects International (GPI) isn’t driven by strategy or organizational charts. It’s a story that began in the heart of a young couple with a simple dream: to give orphaned children a home where they are known, loved, and guided into a life of purpose and hope.
From humble beginnings in 2011, GPI has grown into a cherished Christian missions ministry that provides full-time care, education, and spiritual nurturing for orphaned and vulnerable children in South Asia — all built on a foundation of personal relationships and deep faith.
Josh and Anna: Founders with a Mission
The story of GPI truly begins with Josh and Anna Dunagan. Newly married and fresh with a desire to serve, they took a leap of faith that would change not just their lives, but the lives of dozens of children across continents. With a close circle of friends and family, they founded Aasha (“Hope”) Children’s Home — the very heart of Gospel Projects International.
What started as a small children’s home quickly became something much larger. Over nearly 15 years, Josh and Anna have poured their lives into caring for children — not just meeting daily needs like food, shelter, and schooling, but walking with them through life, from childhood into adulthood with Christ at the center.
Their story isn’t just about running a ministry. It’s about loving people. It’s about raising up young hearts and minds — and it’s about showing what family can look like across cultural and geographic divides.
Aasha Children’s Home: More Than a Shelter
Aasha — the word itself means “Hope” — is more than an orphanage. Under Josh and Anna’s leadership, it has become a place where children thrive:
- Stability & Family Environment: Children live in a loving, stable home with care that continues even into adulthood.
- Education & Growth: Graduates from Aasha have gone on to pursue higher education, become nurses and professionals, and some have even married and started families — a testimony to the life-changing work happening there.
- Christ-Centered Discipleship: Spiritual formation is foundational. Each child has the opportunity to learn about Jesus and grow in faith.
It’s not just shelter — it’s transformation.
Volunteer-Led & Donor-Driven
One of the most remarkable aspects of GPI is how it operates:
✨ Volunteer-Led: There are no paid staff or administrative salaries — the ministry runs entirely on the love and commitment of volunteers.
✨ 100% Donation Impact: Every dollar you give designated to a project or child goes straight to that purpose — truly maximizing impact.
This model reflects Josh and Anna’s belief that ministry isn’t about money — it’s about relationships.
Living the Mission: Stories of Hope
Beyond the facts and figures, the heartbeat of GPI is seen in the life stories of children whose futures have been transformed. Many of those first welcomed into Aasha now contribute professionally and socially to their communities. They are living proof that long-term care paired with discipleship can break cycles of vulnerability and create lasting difference.
This relational model is what sets Gospel Projects International apart — not merely serving children, but walking with them as they become the adults God created them to be.
Partnering With Supporters
Josh and Anna frequently emphasize that none of this work happens alone. Thousands of supporters, sponsors, and friends have joined this mission — giving monthly through sponsorships, sharing prayers, or spreading the word.
Whether through small monthly gifts or encouraging letters, the community supporting GPI has become extended family — a reflection of the relational heart that started it all.
Looking Ahead: The Future of GPI
After more than a decade, GPI continues to dream and adapt while holding fast to core values:
- Intimate, personal care for each child
- Long-term discipleship and education
- Christ-centered service and love
- Empowering future generations to change the world
With Josh and Anna at the helm — still passionate and deeply involved — Gospel Projects International remains a testament to what can happen when love becomes action.
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